Chapter 2272 - 2275: I Never Believe in Chance or Coincidence

Looking at the solemn expression of the old butler, Uncle Gui, Shen Qiang, who was embracing the Mermaid Princess Qian Ning, couldn't help but frown, because the situation was very clear now. There was no hope of stealing the Divine Corpse, so Shen Qiang needed those Great Sea Demons to fight desperately for him.

If it were a matter that could be resolved by a mere wave of the hand and a few gifts of gold, silver, jewels, and elixir money, that might suffice, because Shen Qiang believed he had the face and status to make that happen. But for a situation where one mistake could lead to entire families dying neatly, mere gifts of treasures would not sway them.

Thus, aside from that, the most effective way to resolve this issue was to threaten them with death.

Let them choose for themselves whether to die now or to fight desperately for Shen Qiang, seeking a slim chance of survival.

This should be the most direct, effective, and fastest way to resolve these issues.

Yet Uncle Gui reminded Shen Qiang not to do this at this moment.

Why?

He should know that Shen Qiang is determined to obtain the Divine Corpse!

Because Shen Qiang was already in a situation where there was no retreat!

In the short term, due to Song Weiyin's safety being threatened, whether it's for face or true love, Gong Ziyi would do everything possible to resolve Song Weiyin's crisis.

This is certain.

But it can't be dragged on for long.

Because once those Bounty Hunters clearly know that Gong Ziyi is involved in this matter and personally protecting Song Weiyin, those who aren't desperately poor and bear no profound hatred towards Song Weiyin would immediately abandon the mission.

After all, only the living can claim the bounty, only the living can spend it; every Bounty Hunter understands this!

Therefore, at most a week, or as quickly as three to five days later, Gong Ziyi, after eliminating those Bounty Hunters who accepted the mission, will turn his attention elsewhere, and the first to die will be Bianyi and Zuo Lianghao, followed by Beautiful Demon Fox Chu Qing.

Because they have no way of surviving the attacks from Gong Ziyi's four family generals.

Gong Ziyi doesn't even need to make a big fuss. He just needs to send them to Heshenghe's territory, and aside from Geng Jingyi, they can kill whoever they want.

Once the business-handling Bianyi is dead and the demon-managing Chu Qing is gone, Heshenghe will fall into chaos.

Cheng Xinyi would first take away Bai Jiao, Wan Xin Hesheng would take Xu Nan immediately, Medicine King Valley would bring with them Qin Yurou and Abi.

As for the others, they wouldn't be bothered with.

Because as a family, they would prioritize the interests of the family. It's unimaginable for them to fight Gong Ziyi to the death for Ju Yang, Xin Xiaoting, and Miao Xiaoxia.

Because this is human nature.

No complaints, curses, or even vitriol can change it.

Expecting those family members to suddenly become saints, taking on heavy burdens to help Shen Qiang deal with Gong Ziyi is as unrealistic as hoping a pig will roast itself and serve itself to the dining table.

So when Shen Qiang heard Yu Jiang say there were people inside that needed addressing, Shen Qiang thought first of poisoning, a seemingly despicable but very effective method.

Yet now, looking at Uncle Gui's seemingly meaningful gaze, Shen Qiang couldn't help but seriously consider his words.

He would not harm Shen Qiang.

This sense of trust is not without reason; it's just a feeling.

Because Uncle Gui has always been someone who never says what shouldn't be said. When he should speak, he only hints and nudges.

"He mentioned there might be a turning point, what does he mean by that? If he's not absolutely certain, he wouldn't speak against poisoning or using threats of force."

Shen Qiang pondered and tested, saying, "Rest assured, Uncle Gui, I have my limits. I won't resort to drastic measures unless absolutely necessary."

Uncle Gui smiled.

Just then, three Sea Demons hurried over.

"Report to the Demon King, those gentlemen are already impatient."

The Great Sea Demon King Yu Jiang's face darkened and he snorted coldly, "Tell them to come out and greet, whether it's a headache, sore back, dizziness, or shortness of breath, humph, waiting a while inside and they start complaining, ignore them, you may leave."

"As you command."

The three Sea Demons departed.

At this moment, the old butler Uncle Gui smiled, saying, "Boss, do you believe in coincidences?"

Shen Qiang replied surprisedly, "Behind coincidental actions hides the inevitable, I'm just not sure why you're bringing this up now."

Uncle Gui smiled and said, "It's good that the boss doesn't believe in coincidences, follow me, those people are mostly impatient types, letting them wait too long is not beneficial."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang felt even more confused.

But the multitude of issues were clearly not questions that could be asked now. After all, whether it's this matter or Uncle Gui's involvement with Heshenghe, or even the affairs between him and the Great Sea Demon King Yu Jiang, there were far too many questions that could not be answered in just three days and nights.

So, taking a deep breath, Shen Qiang could only calmly follow behind him.

After all, the immediate priority is not to delve into their past but to find a way to solve the pressing problem.

If they can't get the Divine Corpse within days, resurrect Qingxuan, and smoothly return to Heshenghe to deal with Gong Ziyi, then Shen Qiang would have to hold countless funerals for those around him.

So now, it's only a matter of taking things as they come!

At this moment, inside the solemn and majestic Dragon Palace main hall.

There were about thirty or forty elaborately dressed, seemingly extraordinary Great Sea Demons.

Unlike the blue-faced, ferocious, and sinister Sea Demons outside,

If not for knowing that this was the Dragon Palace under the sea and that everyone present were Great Sea Demons, the scene would look more like a gathering of the wealthy.

Sleek clothing, shiny shoes, exquisite watches, and radiant smiles—everyone appeared harmless.

"This Shen Qiang really isn't someone easy to deal with, making such a big scene upon arrival, fighting in black fists, playing with the sword array, poisoning, using all sorts of methods to the extreme. In my opinion, this kid is a complete scoundrel," the refined-looking Great Sea Demon smiled.

The chubby one beside him laughed, teasing, "He's the Medicine King, maybe when he comes in the welcome gift will be dozens of Elixir Pills for each person."

Everyone chuckled.

"Stop dreaming, I think Shen Qiang has a heavy murderous intent and is not someone easy to mess with. So you'd better behave," a Great Sea Demon teased, "because anyone smart would not want to provoke someone like him."

"Then we'll stay out of each other's way," the refined Great Sea Demon smiled, "Whether he dominates on land doesn't matter to us. I don't mind doing a bit of business with him, but if he wants to take advantage of me or gain benefits, I'll be unkind to him."

Upon hearing this, many Great Sea Demons present exchanged knowing glances, then burst into laughter.

"Of course, getting the better of us is simply out of the question!"